Knaack Receives New Product Innovation Award

Words: Hug PoochllcKnaack Manufacturing Company received the 2006 New Product Innovation Award at the National Truck Equipment Association's The Work Truck Show&#reg;, held in Atlanta.

The company won this year's award for its new line of WEATHER GUARD&#reg; steel truck boxes with improved features that enhance job site security and productivity. Knaack also won for its low-profile aluminum truck boxes that provide contractors with greater visibility through the rear window, especially for newer pickup truck designs that feature higher bed rails.

Voting took place during The Work Truck Show 2006, March 1-3, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Work Truck Show was held in conjunction with the 42nd annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) convention, Feb. 28-March 3.

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